Ramirez Statement on Being Appointed Top Democrat in the CHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after being appointed as Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee:

"Under Trump, Vance, Mullin, and Miller, it's clear that the security of our communities' information, federal networks, and critical infrastructure have not been priorities. Between the security failures of DOGE, the abuses of immigrant families' data, and the decimation of CISA's workforce and resources, Republicans have demonstrated a lack of interest in safeguarding our nation's cybersecurity and our residents' civil rights and privacy. In neglecting necessary oversight, Republicans have deregulated emerging technologies, allowed bad actors to profit from violations of our civil rights, and consented to the weaponization of government systems. It is more critical than ever that we assert our Congressional authority and disrupt the blatant corruption making us all less safe.

I am thankful for my colleagues' trust in my track record of conducting oversight and holding the Trump administration and Republicans accountable. There is much work to do, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work to protect our data, rights and privacy, defend CISA's mission, and dismantle DHS."